Are these speakers good for a turntable? Are they active speakers?
5469
In my application they are passive....and have a surprisingly satisfying sound reproduction range
5470
Hello. I have not used these speakers with my main audio system, which has a turntable. So I can't answer to your first question. But considering the characteristics of the speakers, I think "why not?" They are fine bookshelf speakers. Vocal or strings sounds good. So I think they are good for a turntable also. For your second question, if you ask whether the speakers have an internal amplifier, as like Audioengine A5, the answer is "no." They don't amplify sound nor require separate electric power.
5471
No the need an amplifier you are looking for a PA system these are not for presentation but home audio.
5472
The speakers are excellent. They are not active speakers, they require an amplifier to drive them.
1385496
As others have answered, these are just passive bookshelf speakers. If you're interested in powered speakers, a more worthwhile category for you to browse would be active monitors. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=active%20monitors
1547888
I have Klipsch speakers, not sure of the model & I can't get to the back now to check, but they have 10'' woofers & 2" tweeters. More then enough power. I also have lots of vinyl (over 2,000 albums) & they sound good. I would like a little more high end though.
46034
Interesting question... But the answer isn't very interesting I'm afraid. Theyre good sounding speakers so they're going to sound good listening to anything especially if they're powered by a decent power source.
793035
I'm satisfied with them and I use them for both tv and music. I crank them and they sound awesome for (insert adj.)core. I also have the center and bookshelf speakers with the 12" amp included. Great system.
2111699
Work? Sure. Work well? Hard to say. I have these hooked up to a 150 X2 stereo amp and they sound great. They're a very detailed speaker, so if your vintage receiver isn't that great, the flaws will become pronounced.
712955
I use these mainly for my TV but also with my CD's and vinyl. love them. I am a professional musician so I appreciate the sound. They are great little speakers and with a sub woofer would be very nice for vinyl.
91376
Thanks for the response. I can't find the same speakers from anyone and the one set I found were $105/pair used! I may end up with these from what I can tell. These are bookshelf speakers for use here in my basement.
2104867
Mine's ok. I don't use them as my primary speakers though and I don't mind. I'd suggest getting some good portable speakers (possibly bluetooth...).
2266406
They sure will, crisp clean and pretty impressive for how small they are, be sure to run them with a nice amp, and don't forget they have a 20 hour break in period, as all nice speakers do, so don't crank them right away, and set your amp to small speaker size as well, you'll be happy, I am
137809
If the turntable is amplified and has speaker outputs. These speakers have raw wire-style clip connections.
1053219
That depends on if you are using drums or not. These speakers aren't really designed for high volume but if you're just wanting to have a small jam session then they would be adequate.
2200717
No. Your turntable output is not capable of driving the speakers. The speakers need to be connected to a preamp or receiver in order to get the proper signal. Hope this helps. Good luck.
1810475
They will sound very good---not to expect the sound to fill a concert hall--using four of these for your channels will be fantastic--or a two channael receiver like you said "vintage"---I uses mine as rear speakers for my Onkyo. Hope this helps.
267168
I think that would be pushing it. They sound great, but that's in a relatively closed environment. Take a look at a speaker brand called energy take. They are Inexpensive, and an incredible bargain. You would need an amp, but you could try finding a cheap used one. Have fun!
137808
Not directly. These are not powered speakers. You need to connect these speakers to an amplfier. Turntable + Amplifier + Speakers = Good times :)
1236867
I agree with Ron they are meant for a studio setting which means the sounds are deep and rich but don't carry very far. I would suggest looking for speakers that don't have "monitor" in the name.